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George Hickenlooper directs this psychological drama about an impoverished writer lost in a world of money, power, and male escorts. Though happily married with a young child, Byron Tiller (Andy Garci... read more read more...a) is struggling to make ends meet as a novelist. His last work, called "Hitler's Child," had an ignoble run in the bookstore bargain bins and his editor is not interested in his latest work about migrant workers. One day, he is approached by a dapper Brit named Luther Fox (Mick Jagger) who actually read Tiller's last opus. Luther explains that he runs an escort agency named Elysian Fields, which caters to rich women looking for intelligent companionship. Desperate for any kind of income source, Tiller takes the job while keeping the whole thing a secret from his loving wife (Julianna Margulies). He soon is rubbing elbows with the beautiful wife (Olivia Williams) of an aging Pulitzer Prize-winning writer. Gradually, Tiller finds himself immersed in this strange new world that he cannot quite understand, much less explain to his spouse. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 46 min.

Directed by: George Hickenlooper

Release Date: September 27, 2001

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DVD Release Date: March 18, 2003

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  • kiriyamakazou
    June 22, 2008
    kiriyamakazou
    A mature and worldly screenplay is executed by actors giving elegantly crafted performances. Garcia, Jagger and Coburn all work together (despite Coburn and Jagger never sharing a scene). It's the way actions affect others and how ones own selfish desires can make or break a pers... read moreon. The men not only assert their power to gain wealth and acceptance but are also exploited by their female counterparts. All characters evolve and learn life lessons without the screenplay coming across as a self help novel. Emotional and funny only hampered by a surprisingly uninspired montage and an ending that feels to happily rushed.
  • threefolddado
    June 13, 2008
    threefolddado
    Plays out better than it sounds, due to the cast.
  • jusstpete
    May 13, 2012
    jusstpete
    A very good movie, well scripted and acted. Has a surprisingly good, if not original, performance by Mick Jagger which surprised us.
  • terris85017
    August 26, 2010
    terris85017
    (2001 Director: George HIckenlooper) I am not sure if it was the combination of the actors and actresses portraying the characters in this movie that made such an impression on me or if it was the storyline. Somehow there was a freshness about the subject matter--though far from... read more original--but perhaps somehow handled more sensitively. James Coburn was phenomenally masterful as an extremely well-known author & Julianne Marguilies (ER, The Good WIfe) played her supporting role as TIller's wife believably with a touch perhaps of innocence, or even niavete. Growth hurts!

    There is a saying that might perhaps be one of the themes of this interesting passionate character study: "Never love a woman who loves you unconditionally." I think is how it goes?!

    However, I won't spoil the surprise.

    My fellow movie viewers' reviews are "on spot" except for the commentary I read about Andy Garcia. Andy Garcia has the face of a beloved puppy dog and your dearest friend or long lost love to my mind and watching him perform in this believable role where he "performs" to survive, we all were given a glimpse at what integrity means.

    Okay, yeah I'm older than I look (especially in this photo!) Let me share a personal experience? Both my brother and sister (Geminis) could never stand to remain in the room (or theater) when watching a violent, or otherwise horrifically uncormfortable movie.

    Tiller loved his wife and had just as much passion for his writing. He became numb. Garcia is a man full of raw power, charisma, even vigor but with the face of a hound dog (except even more lovely)...those eyes. He can speak volumes without one word.
  • flixsterbum
    December 27, 2007
    flixsterbum
    I was pleasantly surprised by this one, especially by Mick Jagger as Luther Fox, the head of the Elysian Fields escort service. It actually starts out a bit like a '50's noir; for some reason I thought that's when it was set at the beginning until we see Andy Garcia clacking awa... read morey at a PC. Maybe I just wasn't paying attention. It's an interesting story, and everyone turns in great performances. Andy Garcia has never been an actor that stands out to me, I wouldn't go out of my way to see a movie that he's in, but he does strong work here. Emotionally complex drama, with a few good twists. Good stuff.
  • nkkigrrl28
    May 29, 2007
    nkkigrrl28
    Premise is so alluring, but Andy Garcia's performance was wooden, the plot twist was too devastating for me, and I just felt so depressed after. Ugh.
  • Mott23
    May 29, 2007
    Mott23
    A very good movie, well scripted and acted. Has a surprisingly good, if not original, performance by Mick Jagger which surprised us.

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Critic Reviews

Kirk Honeycutt
March 12, 2003
Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter

Acting is what sustains the unstable plot lines.

Joe Baltake
December 27, 2002
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

A terrifically engaging, provocative movie. Full Review

Roger Moore
November 14, 2002
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

The direction, by George Hickenlooper, has no snap to it, no wiseacre crackle or hard-bitten cynicism.

Lisa Schwarzbaum
November 1, 2002
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

Pompous and garbled. Full Review

Roger Ebert
November 1, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

A rare comedy of manners, witty, wicked and worldly, and one of the best movies of the year. Full Review

Michael Wilmington
October 31, 2002
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune

Moves in such odd plot directions and descends into such message-mongering moralism that its good qualities are obscured. Full Review

Andrew Sarris
October 23, 2002
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

Only the charm and attractiveness of the cast keeps this movie from the remainder bin. Full Review

Ann Hornaday
October 18, 2002
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

May not be perfect but must be given credit for all that it does right.

Eric Harrison
October 18, 2002
Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle

This good-looking, well-acted but sloooow-moving film is a parable, and a rather obvious one at that. Full Review

Steven Rosen
October 18, 2002
Steven Rosen, Denver Post

One wishes Elysian Fields gave us more. Full Review

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